Research Advisory Specialist

2 weeks ago

Dunedin, New Zealand University of Otago Full time

Research Advisory Specialist

2300381

**RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE DIVISION**
**RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE OFFICE**

**_About our team/Mō te tīma_**

Research makes a difference: to our lives, to our economy, to our society and to our environment.

At the University of Otago we have a strong history of research and scholarship from our foundation in 1869 and we are proud to be one of New Zealand’s most research intensive universities.

**_The Role/Te Mahi_**

The role of Research Advisory Specialist is responsible for negotiating, creating, and processing research contracts which maximise external research income, publication, and intellectual property outcomes.

You will work to negotiate contracts with funders and clients on behalf of the University, taking into account complexities such as project costing, rights and interests in IP, and trying to mitigate the risk to the University through careful scrutiny and identification of risky clauses and the communication of contractual obligations to academic staff.

**_Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_**

To be successful in this key role, you will ideally have an understanding of legal language and the ability to interpret and negotiate research contract terms and conditions, assessing whether they are appropriate for a broad range of research projects. Ideally, you will also demonstrate:

- An enthusiastic, client-focused approach, with the ability to empathise with academic staff.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to interact effectively, tactfully and diplomatically with a wide range of people.
- A high level of discretion in dealing with confidential matters.

**_Further details/Pūroko_**

This is a fixed term position for one year with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements are possible under the University’s policy.

We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence - please contact Dr Rachel Elliot, Senior Research Advisory Manger via the contact details below.

**_Application/Tono_

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